Birkwood Village of Fort Madison in Fort Madison, IA was fined $3,145 by CMS following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Birkwood Village of Fort Madison (Fort Madison, IA) — $3,145 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Birkwood Village of Fort Madison in Fort Madison, IA was fined $3,145 by CMS following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.